Flood-hit districts in Selangor were back in the firing line on Tuesday (November 3) as the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) warned of torrential evening rain across 10 states, Malay Mail reported. The warning came a day after flash floods hit parts of the Klang Valley, including Kampung Melayu Subang in Petaling Jaya, where residents were photographed wading through floodwaters.
Drainage checks in Kuala Lumpur
In a related development, Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh said Kuala Lumpur is stepping up drainage checks ahead of the rainy season to prevent flash floods. She said the checks must be carried out thoroughly, including during the dry season, to ensure cleaning works are done properly and drainage systems function well.
Why it matters
With the Northeast Monsoon season approaching, heavy rain is expected to become more frequent, and urban flash floods can disrupt traffic, damage homes and put drivers at risk. The reports reviewed do not list every affected district or give rainfall totals, so residents should rely on MetMalaysia's official warnings and local authority notices.
Safety reminders
Avoid driving through flooded roads, keep important documents and medicines in waterproof bags, charge phones and power banks, and follow evacuation instructions from the authorities if water levels rise.
Sources: Malay Mail - Flood-hit Selangor districts back in firing line | Malay Mail - KL steps up drainage checks
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